Looking for transportation for your apparel freight?
This is the section to find freight companies and related information.
This shipping department resource is intended to assist the fashion industry
and textile industry manage their international or domestic freight shipping
needs. Find a freight forwarder, find truckers, find logistics companies
etc.

Conway /
Freight.com (NYSE: CNW):They are market and performance leaders in air freight (Emery Worldwide),
less-than-truckload trucking (Con-Way Transportation), contract logistics
(Menlo Logistics), and trailer manufacturing (Road Systems, Inc). Together
they add up to a $4.2-billion, diversified company
with a record of growth rarely seen in the transportation industry.
Time-definite and day-definite freight transportation for commercial, industrial,
retail, wholesale and manufacturing companies throughout North America.
Markets and product lines are next and second-day regional and inter-regional,
intrastate and interstate LTL delivery; truckload brokerage; airfreight
forwarding; region asset based truckload service; transportation consulting,
and assembly and distribution logistics programs for business-to-business
supply cycle management. Provide e-commerce tools to customers for shipment
processing, tracking, preparing bills of lading, generating reports and
other tools on the Con-way website.

Deliver-it: Deliver It specializes
in overnight deliveries and scheduled services, freight, logistics and affordable
order fulfillment. They service the Southern California Region at
discounted rates than the larger, more commercial overnight companies.
Their success results from their strong relationships they have built with
their customers and team up with them for solutions to their transportation
needs. They bring the basics back to the delivery service but add
state of the art technology to order on-line and to track and trace your
packages.

Jones Act Information
(from Ogletree Abbott Law Firm): The Jones Act was written to help
injured seamen. The Jones Act also protects U.S. interests within its own
waters and ensures that the United States maintains a fleet of merchant
ships. Seamen injured on Ships, Offshore Oil Rigs, Barges, Tug Boats, Tankers,
Riverboat Casinos Crew Boats, Shrimp Boats, Trawlers, Fishing Boats, Ferries,
Water Taxis, and all other vessels on the ocean and all intra-coastal rivers
and canals, as well as drivers, divers, and underwater personnel are typically
covered.

Federal Maritime Commission: (a)
Statutory functions. The Commission regulates common carriers by water and
other persons involved in the foreign commerce of the U.S. under provisions
of the Shipping Act, 1984, as amended by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of
1998 [46 U.S.C. app. 1701-1720]; section 19 of the Merchant Marine Act,
1920 [46 U.S.C. app. 876]; the Foreign Shipping Practices Act of 1988 [46
U.S.C. app. 1710a]; sections 2 and 3, Pub. L. 89-777, Financial Responsibility
for Death or Injury to Passengers and for Non-Performance of Voyages [46
U.S.C. app. 817d and 817e]; and other applicable statutes. (b) Establishment
and composition of the Commission. The Commission was established as an
independent agency by Reorganization Plan No. 7 of 1961, effective August
12, 1961, and is composed of five Commissioners (``Commissioners'' or ``members''),
appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Not more than three Commissioners may be appointed from the same political
party. The President designates one of the Commissioners to be the Chairman
of the Commission (``Chairman'').

FreightGate: Freightgate is the industry leading, Internet based
supply chain software solutions provider for global shippers, forwarders
and carriers working to effectively manage the complex and demanding information
flow in today's worldwide supply chain. Since 1994, Freightgate and its
parent company have provided solutions that are low cost, easy to implement
and deploy on a global basis. Using their ASP model, they host their partners'
confidential supply chain data ontheir systems. The trust their customers
have shown in Freightgate permits them to concentrate on their core business
competency while Freightgate products give them control over their information
on their terms. As the demand for information continues to drive competitive
logistics, applied technological and industry-specific expertise have proven
to be invaluable assets. Freightgate's focused experience provides their
customers with industry-leading agility, reliability and innovation. Freightgate's
PLTX modular suite of solutions allows you to leverage this innovation in
a way that makes sense to your unique business, fulfilling your specific
information needs and driving you ahead of the competition.

Freight World: a professional
guide to worldwide freight transportation and logistics.

International Maritime
Organization: Shipping is perhaps the most international of all the
world's great industries and one of the most dangerous. It has always been
recognized that the best way of improving safety at sea is by developing
international regulations that are followed by all shipping nations and
from the mid-19th century onwards a number of such treaties were adopted.
Several countries proposed that a permanent international body should be
established to promote maritime safety more effectively, but it was not
until the establishment of the United Nations itself that these hopes were
realized. In 1948 an international conference in Geneva adopted a convention
formally establishing IMO (the original name was the Inter-Governmental
Maritime Consultative Organization, or IMCO, but the name was changed in
1982 to IMO). The purposes of the Organization, as summarized by Article
1(a) of the Convention, are "to provide machinery for cooperation among
Governments in the field of governmental regulation and practices relating
to technical matters of all kinds affecting shipping engaged in international
trade; to encourage and facilitate the general adoption of the highest practicable
standards in matters concerning maritime safety, efficiency of navigation
and prevention and control of marine pollution from ships". The Organization
is also empowered to deal with administrative and legal matters related
to these purposes.

Iship (pricing shipments): The comprehensive iShip service makes it possible for everyone to price,
ship, track and manage shipments over the Internet. Their mission
is to give their customers Shipping Insight through Internet-based, multi-carrier
shipping services that allow everyone to conveniently make the smartest
shipping decisions. The comprehensive iShip service makes it possible for
everyone to price, ship, track and manage shipments over the Internet. The
iShip service lets shippers easily compare rates and services among multiple
carriers, including DHL, Fedex, UPS, and the US Postal Service. iShip delivers
precise and detailed shipping information - all in one easy-to-access, hosted
service.

Journal of Maritime Law and
Commerce (JMLC): a scholarly publication devoted
to all aspects of admiralty and maritime law, including the law of the sea.
If you're one of their many loyal readers, they think you'll find their
site a handy reference guide. If you're not familiar with them, they invite
you to spend some time at their web site. In addition to information about
the Journal's history, policies, and activities, you'll also find profiles
of the Editors and Editorial Board. And whether you're a first-time visitor
or a regular guest, please be sure to contact us whenever you have questions
or suggestions! The Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce was founded
in 1969 by George Jay Joseph, a Washington, D.C. lawyer who perceived a
need for a law review devoted exclusively to maritime law. The Journal,
together with its sister publication, the Journal of Law and Education,
is published by the Jefferson Law Book Company of Baltimore, Maryland.

Journal of Commerce (Joc):
Through its publications, Web sites, and data services, Commonwealth Business
Media is the leading supplier of business information for people involved
in transporting goods and commodities in the United States and internationally.

Maritime Administration (US Department of
Transportation) - MARAD : The Maritime Administrator is the head
of the Maritime Administration (MARAD) and advises and assists the Secretary
of Transportation on commercial maritime matters, the U.S. maritime industry,
and strategic sealift. The Maritime Administrator also maintains liaison
with public and private organizations concerned with the U.S. maritime industry.
The Administrator works for the Secretary of Transportation. The Administrator
develops broad MARAD policies and manages MARAD's activities, particularly
to ensure MARAD's compliance with statutory obligations and requirements.
As the U.S. maritime policy advisor to the Secretary, the Administrator
also maintains contact with international maritime groups, conducts negotiations,
and maintains effective relations with other agencies of the Federal Government
and the public. The Administrator is also the Chairperson of the Maritime
Subsidy Board, Commandant of the United States Maritime Service, and Director
of the National Shipping Authority.

Meridian IQ:At Meridian IQ their
vision is to be the leading provider of global logistics management services
in the world, and as the global logistics management company of YRC Worldwide
they believe they are
well on their way to achieving that vision.
They offer increased value to
their clients by providing them with unmatched
expertise in all aspects of supply chain management.
They employ experienced professionals, proven processes, and Web-driven
technology to streamline their clients
supply chains.

Neptune Orient Lines Ltd(NOL): is a global
transportation and logistics company engaged in shipping and related businesses.
Its container transportation arm, APL, provides customers around the world
with container transportation services that combine high quality inter-modal
operations with state-of-the-art information technology while APL Logistics
provides end-to-end supply chain management services through its global
network.

Schednet:
SchedNet is operated by the HKSG Group, the publisher of the HK Shipping
Gazette for Hong Kong SAR and Mainland China, the Asian Shipper for Singapore,
Malaysia and Indonesia. HKSG Group established in 1983, is a Hong Kong based
company with offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Singapore,
Malaysia and Indonesia. SchedNet is a vertical portal from HKSG Group, launched
in early 1997 to provide the most up-to-date shipping schedules and shipping
information to shippers and forwarders worldwide. SchedNet has the largest
database of shipping schedule in the Asia Pacific region, information is
updating everyday.

Tradeport: TradePort
is a repository of free information and resources for businesses that seek
to conduct international trade to and from California. Created in 1996,
TradePort is backed by an alliance of regional trade associations that assist
California export and import businesses.

Trans-Directory.com is one of the leading Business-2-Business Freight Forwarding,
Transportation, Maritime and Logistics Directory on the web.

TransPak-USA c/o W. Brown Associates: Manufacturer of self palletized
shipping containers. Used through out the apparel industry for handling
and storage of work in process or finished goods. Ideal for use in a controlled
loop environment such as cut and sew manufacturing between separate operations.
Address: 519 Delancey St. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
Phone: 215 922-2021 Fax: 215 922-2025 Email:
[email protected] Contact:
Walker Brown - Pres.

TransportLink Transportation Menu: The TransportLink is a free web resource designed for the many facets
of motor carrier transportation. Sponsored by Atlanta-based SMC, the TransportLink
Menu houses and links the home pages of motor carrier, third-party logistics
and industry provider organizations in one convenient location.

TRB(Transportation Research Board): is a division
of the National Research Council, which serves as an independent adviser
to the federal government and others on scientific and technical questions
of national importance. The National Research Council is jointly administered
by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering,
and the Institute of Medicine. The mission of the Transportation Research
Board one of six major divisions of the National Research Council is
to promote innovation and progress in transportation through research.
In an objective and interdisciplinary setting, the Board facilitates
the sharing of information on transportation practice and policy by
researchers and practitioners; stimulates research and offers research
management services that promote technical excellence; provides expert
advice on transportation policy and programs; and disseminates research
results broadly and encourages their implementation.

If you have not found enough
information in this section to properly ship your clothing or textiles,
we suggest you try the search at Clothing
B2B. From that business to business website you can search the
internet for additional freight companies servicing the apparel industry.